Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to figure out which meaning of the homonym is being used, circle it (in our mind), and then write the correct homonym on the line.
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1. I told my brother to duck.
- “Duck” can mean:
- A bird (like the cartoon duck shown)
- To lower your head quickly to avoid something (like the person bending over)
In this sentence, “I told my brother to duck,” it means he should bend down — probably to avoid getting hit or seen. So we’re talking about the action, not the animal.
✔ Circle the picture of the person bending over.
✔ Write the word:
duck
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2. Now it’s my turn to bat.
- “Bat” can mean:
- A baseball bat (the wooden stick)
- A flying mammal (the black winged creature)
In this sentence, “Now it’s my turn to bat,” it’s talking about taking a turn in a game — like baseball. So you use the bat to hit the ball.
✔ Circle the picture of the baseball bat.
✔ Write the word:
bat
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3. Watch me while I do this.
Wait — this sentence doesn’t have an obvious homonym yet. But look at the pictures:
- One shows eyes (to watch with your eyes)
- The other shows a stopwatch (a timer — “watch” as in timepiece)
The sentence says: “Watch me while I do this.” That means “Look at me” — so it’s using “watch” as in observing with your eyes.
But here’s the trick: The homonym is
“watch” — it can mean:
- To look at something (eyes)
- A device that tells time (stopwatch)
So even though the sentence uses “watch” as in “look,” the homonym pair is still “watch” (verb) and “watch” (noun).
✔ Circle the picture of the eyes.
✔ Write the word:
watch
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Final Answer:
1. duck
2. bat
3. watch
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free homonym worksheet.
